UK.gov to tap BT as data harvester
UK.gov to tap BT as data harvester: “ Small ISP customers to be monitored upstream The government will call on BT and other big communications firms to monitor small ISPs’ customers and keep private information…
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Regulators demand clearer privacy policies
Regulators demand clearer privacy policies: “Two-thirds of people surveyed by the UK privacy watchdog want marketing opt-outs to be clearer, while 62% want a clearer explanation of how personal information will actually be used. The…
Canadian judge: No warrant needed to see ISP logs – Ars Technica
Canadian judge: No warrant needed to see ISP logs – Ars Technica: “Canadian judge: No warrant needed to see ISP logs A Superior Court in Ontario, Canada has ruled that IP addresses are akin to…
Surveillance needs better control, warn Lords
Surveillance needs better control, warn Lords: “The fundamental relationship between Government and the people of the UK is at risk because of the increasing surveillance being carried out by the state and by private bodies,…
The Register: EU threatens ‘formal action’ against UK.gov on Phorm
EU threatens ‘formal action’ against UK.gov on Phorm Brussels increases pressure over secret trials By Chris Williams, Posted in Telecoms, 11th February 2009 14:19 GMT The European Commission has given its strongest signal yet that…
Can the all-seeing, all-knowing Google be trusted to rule the world?
Can the all-seeing, all-knowing Google be trusted to rule the world?: “It has been a busy week for Google.” (Via Tech and Web from Times Online.)
Lords say surveillance society erodes foundations of UK
Lords say surveillance society erodes foundations of UK: “ Shift in character of life comes under fire The House of Lords Constitution Committee has warned that increasing use of surveillance by the government and private…
Websites for children must register their moderators, says new law
Websites for children must register their moderators, says new law: “Organisations with interactive websites likely to be used mainly by children must ensure that staff moderating the sites are not barred from working with children…
Google gains a little Latitude – Which? News
Google gains a little Latitude – Which? News: “Google gains a little Latitude Privacy concerns raised over latest service 04 February 2009 Google Maps logo Search giant Google is introducing a service called Latitude, which…
ICO urges organisations to promise to do better on privacy
ICO urges organisations to promise to do better on privacy: “The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has asked businesses and public bodies to promise that they will do more than their legal duty to protect the…